Can 2x4 be converted into 4x4

[hasnain2005]

My bank has recently procured a thailand assembled Toyota Hilux D4D, 2x4 Model 2006. I have been assigned to convert it to 4x4. I today phoned Toyota Islamabad who said they don't have the equipment. I asked my mechanic and he said it is possible, the gear box assembly would be changed.

Now I need advise from experts over this and how to go about it. Secondly, if I sell this vehicle for around 2 million, will i get a 4x4 latest model in that price range.

[humy]

personally i think its be a better idea to simply purchase a 4 x 4 and in 2 mil u have a bunch of choices. maybe defender :)?

and also, i forgot, what bank are u in?

[Starlet_GT]

Ditto .... its better to buy a 4x4 ... instead of converting it, there are a lot of changes along with 4x4 gearbox ... heactic job ...

[szuberi]

its not impossible but its useless to spend time and money since its a lot of work.

i am wondering why a bank would do this. dont take it personally...but the person who ordered to have this done must be nuts because there is no viable reason for this expenditure since its all public money (a foreign bank will likely wont do this in Pakistan)

[Storm]

Sell it and get a brand new defender 90 or a hilux "tiger"

[mrhot2000]

Can be done. But original is original

[hasnain2005]

@ humy: I am with Habib Bank. It has a subsidiary at HK called Habib Finance Intl. located in V-Huen Building in Central.

szuberi. Sir all of sort ideosyncracies of bosses have to be tolerated. This is just one of them. The govt recently spent 1.6 Billion on purchase of 16 armoured plated land cruisers, 12 Mercedes 600SELs and bullet proof crowns. All in the name of VIP security.

@ Storm. I had today phoned you. Look at the missed call list. Give me the link to know the details of Defender 90 or 110 so that I can compare it with a double cabin 4x4, hight wise.

We need to go to land slide areas at Bisham, garlat, balakot and kaghan. We have branches at these foresaken places and have to be visited frequently for business needs assessment.

[szuberi]

i understand hasnain...you gottta do what the bosses tell you to do.

but im sure mr. zakir hussain is not aware of this...lol

[Storm]

@husnain2005
sorry buddy i was passed out,... here are the specs:

http://www.landrover.com/gb/en/Vehicles/Defender/Specifications/Defender_dimensions.htm

the 90 is the short wheel base, the 110 is like what i have and the 130 is not on offer in PK

[humy]

110 seems like a good option.

[levin]

Husnain2005: i also had interest some months back to convert my fwd corolla into 4wd for superior launch and traction,, but its a matter of parts avaliabilty to do the job, and right tech person who can locate proper parts needed for job. in my project fuel tank had to relocated ,,, dont think that is required in hilux. but you need proper transmission and if the vechile is efi,, you need to do use wiring of 4wd/ecu/sensors, and what not.......... long and short,, the effort is not really worth it,, unless you your is a DIY type of person and in yr case insurance matters come in, that is a bigger problem when insurance people get involved.. its much simpler to sell and purchase another vechicle at least you get all the required equipment done by factory.

[Voyager]

If both the versions 4x4 and 4x2 share the same body and chassis, then you might have some luck. However, if not, you will have very little chance. It would be cheaper, and less of a nightmare, just to trade in your 4x2 for a 4x4.

First of all you need to install a transfer case, a front propellor shaft, a front differential and axles. The front suspension may need to be replaced to handle this extra hardware. You would need to make sure that the engine will clear the front axles.

You would have to change the rear prop shaft, or shorten it, to compensate for the transfer case. You will probably need to change your gearbox as well, because 4x2 gearboxes usually don't have the mounting points to attach a transfer case to. If the new gearbox doesn't mate up to the engine, you would need to make up an adapter plate to join them.

You would need to fabricate (i.e. cut) a hole in the floor somewhere for the 4WD lever to go.

Best of Luck.

[Racerf1]

@Voyager
You just took the words out of my mouth, lol! You are right on the money. I am impressed!

Since a 4x4 version is already available it is not a very difficult job rather a pains taking one just to locate the right parts and I reiterate what @Voyager said. But like everyone else I would not worth going through the hassle if you do not know what is suppose to be done and just trade it in for a 4x4.

[autobanda]

Oh bhai!!!!

Punga nahin laynay ka!!!!!

You have almost unlimted choice in 2MILL category, go for ready made 4wd Defender or Hilux, buy slightly used if you have to but DO NOT get into the hassle of converting your 2wd into 4wd.

At the end of the day they will most likely cost you the same so why to put yourself into so much tension.

[Storm]

@husnain
for around 2.2 million you can have my shape defender (and another 4 for the stuff i've fitted to it - with duties).

[charterali]

Go for Indus Vigo available for 2-2.1 million.

Thnxx..

[NadeemIqbal]

@hasnain2005
be sure to ask the ac specifications and compforts of defender from storm(incase if u r using the vehicle for travel). it would be a regret in hot country like pakistan for some hard journeys.

[hasnain2005]

@ Nadeem. Yes I was a bit apprehensive about the comforts of 90 or 110. Seats are horrible. I think I will have to convince the boss to sell this 4x2 and buy a new 4x4. The choices we have are 2.6 M worth of Hilux 4x4, 3 mln worth of Terracan, Sportage...2.2 mln (underpowered). Prado is for 4.6. Mitsubishi has a double cabin....I am not sure about the parts etc. The bank can't buy used vehicles, therefore it has to be brand new.

I will today take the Hilux to Amir Awan at Toyota Islamabad for trade-in talks. Thats the only viable option I see.

@ chaterali...Sir which Indus Vigo are you suggesting for 2.1. ?

[beeberg]

@husnain

please check ur mail bhai.

[charterali]

@husnain2005, Sir I was referring to the Toyota Vigo 2.5 D4D version imported by Indus Motor's Dealers, its more like a X-Grade variant in comparision to 3.0 D4d variant which got more goodies. Price quoted by Toyota Eastern Karachi.

Thnxx..